Plants brighten up any space, but if you've got a shady patio, it might be hard to find plants that can thrive. Luckily, ...

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Gardens come in all forms, including setting up a layered array of pots and planters. Fill them with long-blooming, colorful ...

“I just moved to a home with very limited garden space, but with a large patio. I would like to try gardening in containers this summer. Can you provide advice on getting started?” There are many ...

Ever wish you could have a garden, even if you only have a balcony or a tiny patio? Container gardening makes it possible to ...

If you’ve ever wished for a little extra color or greenery at home, container plants are a simple way to get started.

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Your outdoor patio living shouldn't be carried out on a bare stage. Plant lushly around the area and include collections of pots, and you'll have a leafy retreat that draws you out at any time of the ...

The containers you are going to use for seasonal plantings should have at least one bottom hole for drainage. A layer of gravel in the bottom of the container is not necessary. Fill the container with ...

We’ve used pre-used potting soil and we’re mixing in a bit of bone meal. Bone meal is high in phosphates, and that promotes ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...

Now that daytime temperatures are once again in the 90s, it's time to think about ways to conserve moisture in your potted patio plants. The best way to avoid sudden plant death from dehydration is to ...